Facts On HB26-1108

There has been extensive misinformation and rhetoric on social media, text messages, and websites regarding HB26-1108, which authorizes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) rap back service.

HB26-1108, does not affect gun purchases, gun store hours of operation, concealed carry permits, FFL (Federal Firearms License), or anything regarding the Second Amendment. It has absolutely nothing to do with how many weapons you purchase or what kind of weapons you purchase. There is no registration of weapons or tracking of weapons. It has nothing to do with veterans and their military service. Gun purchases do not require a fingerprint. Colorado firearm background checks use the InstaCheck system which uses name, DOB, and SS number. It takes about 20 minutes and requires zero forensic data. 

HB26-1108, does authorize CBI to receive information from the FBI via the rap back program regarding a person employed in a position of “trust” in Colorado. (See more about the rap back system here) A person in a position of “trust” includes teachers, social workers, childcare workers, healthcare workers, doctors, etc. 

This legislation alerts law enforcement in Colorado if a “trusted” person commits a crime, is arrested and fingerprinted. Currently, law enforcement in Colorado is not notified if a “trusted” person such as a teacher, doctor, etc., commits a crime in another state. (See the State Statue here) The failure to receive information regarding crimes committed by a “trusted” in another state leaves everyone in Colorado vulnerable, especially minors.

HB26-1108 protects our kids, families, businesses, other employees, and the community from “trusted” persons that commit a crime in another state by ensuring the arrest information is shared with law enforcement in Colorado. I stand for law and order. As a combat veteran, hunter, and member of the NRA, I have always stood for the Second Amendment. I am not soft on crimes that are committed in Colorado or in any other state.